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Exercise physiology is perfect for students passionate about understanding how physical activity and nutrition affect the human body. The curriculum covers in-depth studies of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, exercise science, and metabolic processes.
Florida State University pioneered the first academic program in the U.S. that integrated nutrition with exercise physiology. This degree provides excellent preparation for advanced studies in exercise science or professional programs like medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, chiropractic care, physician assistant studies, and rehabilitation therapies.
Graduates are well-equipped for careers as fitness trainers and wellness coaches in hospital, corporate, or community health programs. The program also meets the educational requirements for certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine.
Freshman admission is a holistic and selective process, and no single criterion guarantees admission. Rather, we consider all the documentation you submit, and we carefully review your academic record and test scores to ensure that you are prepared for the rigorous curriculum you will encounter at Florida State University.
The courses listed below represent the minimum required for admission consideration:
4 English courses, at least three with substantial writing requirements
4 mathematics courses at the Algebra I level and higher
3 natural science courses, at least two with laboratory experience
3 social science courses
2 sequential courses of a world language or American Sign Language
2 elective courses, preferably in the above subject areas
The following are the minimum scores required for admission to the University, although some departments require higher scores at the graduate level:
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 77
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 55